I’m EposVox here to make tech easier to understand and more fun for you talking today
about the top 5 Linux Distributions (or distros) to end 2016 and move into 2017.
Now, this is a list of my picks based upon my own personal experience with the distros,
popularity among users, what they bring to the table this year, etc.
I’m not focusing just on popularity because the most popular distro list rarely changes
all that much.
Let’s jump in.
Coming in at number 5, we have Remix OS.
This is a really cool project that has taken the Android app ecosystem - with full access
to run just about any Android app - and adapted it for the PC platform.
This means full window management with plenty of multitasking, optimization for keyboard
and mouse, a solid file manager, a useful taskbar, and screen capture tools.
They’ve also just launched an actual hardware device for their OS - the Remix Mini.
I’ve reached out to see if I can get my hands on one to cover here on the channel
and I’ll keep you updated.
Overall, Remix OS is an awesome platform and project - and I really look forward to trying
it out further on the channel.
For number 4, we have Zorin OS.
Zorin is Ubuntu-based and comes with a Windows-like (or macOS-like, if you set it up that way)
graphical interface to make it as user-friendly as possible for newcomers to Linux.
Zorin is touted as one of the most reliable and fast distros to have come out lately - and
reviews on it reflect that.
If you want a Linux distro to train your grandmother or other not-so-tech-savvy friend or relative
on to keep them from getting Windows viruses out the wazoo - Zorin OS is the one to go
with.
The basic “Core” Zorin OS is free, but they do offer the “ULTIMATE” version with
a lot more tools, premium support, and extra visual flair for about 20 bucks if you find
yourself wanting more.
And to anyone about to complain about paying for Linux - good software is never free to
make.
Contribute every once in a while.
Pulling in the number 3 slot, we have elementary OS.
This is another Ubuntu-based distro that is known for its absolutely beautiful graphical
interface and smooth user experience.
Elementary rocks the Pantheon desktop environment - which is just baller - and comes without
many of the bloatware apps that other distros sometimes come with, while still coming with
plenty of handy and familiar apps.
This distro has gained a ton of popularity over the past year, and it’s easy to see
why.
It’s one of my favorites, when it comes to visual flair.
At number 2, we have the grandfather of most of these distros - Ubuntu proper.
Well - it sounded weird to call it the “father,” but I guess Debian would be the true grandfather
here. ...or maybe the great grandfather?
Anyway… Ubuntu has been one of the most common distros
of Linux for a very long time.
Odds are that if you know what Linux is - even if you’ve spent 5 seconds Googling it - you
have heard of Ubuntu.
If not…
I..I don’t know.
Look it up.
Ubuntu is maintained by Canonical - a for profit company - but they’ve done a great
job of pushing the Linux Desktop platform forward and helping make it what it is today.
Many common Linux distros are just flavors of Ubuntu, and for good reason.
Ubuntu features an intuitive interface running Unity, and is focused on user-friendly free
software.
And at number one… we have…
You probably guessed it by now…
Linux Mint!
Yep, Linux Mint has begun to pass up Ubuntu in popularity among users.
Mint is more community-driven - spawned from disagreements with decisions from Canonical
and a desire to do more with Ubuntu, Mint has earned a strong following.
Primarily featuring the Cinnamon and Mate…
Matte..
Whatever…
desktop environments, it looks great, runs great, and has huge access to a plethora of
software packages.
Which Linux distro is your favorite?
Which ones should I explore more in videos?
Comment down below.
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